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Comparison test: Benelli Tre-K 899, KTM 990 SMT, Triumph Tiger 1050

Power fun bikes in comparison

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Equipped with long suspension travel, 17-inch wheels and comfortable seating positions, three muscle-packed fun bikes roam the area: Benelly TRE-K 899, Triumph Tiger 1050 and KTM 990 SMT. Her plan: Rob as many biker souls as possible, including those who are hungry for sports.

Three strange characters roar side by side in a formation wheelie. Your front wheels seem fixed invisibly in the sky, only after a few hundred meters do the tires screeching and smoking onto the asphalt. Then the bikes drift into the following curve and disappear behind the dark green of the Black Forest. What kind of enigmatic companions are these? At first glance, they look like huge enduros, but they appear much sportier and their front rims seem too small for the terrain. Solution: The new Benelli Tre-K 899 as well as the one that was also newly developed for this year KTM 990 SMT and the Triumph Tiger 1050 let your play instinct run free. The three Europeans offer the comfort of travel enduros, i.e. long suspension travel, comfortable seating positions, good wind protection and, as accessories, extensive luggage systems. They also have 17-inch rims at the front and rear that accommodate wide, adhesive tires. Real all-rounders that only have to put up with off-road operations beyond gravel roads. A common problem with all-rounders is that they can do everything a little and nothing right. A shortcoming in this test field too?

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The tiger behaves much less theatrically. Contrary to what its name suggests, the fine manners of the triplet are more reminiscent of a well-behaved domestic cat than a wild big cat. But be careful, whoever irritates the predator will feel its power, and harmless purring instantly changes to aggressive hissing. The power pack generates 90 Nm of torque at just over 2000 rpm, with 97 Nm at its peak. This means that the big cat jumps from a standing start straight into the sprint, which is actively supported by real 119 HP. First-class, how evenly the British woman develops her performance and how smoothly and just as powerfully she delivers it.
A quality that also characterizes the two-cylinder KTM. From 3000 rpm the SMT shoots greedily and climbs the speed ladder very linearly. A full and at the same time gentle V2 impact penetrates the pilot. Dreamlike! The engine accelerates gently, but it lacks the spontaneity when applying the gas, which models with the same engine have had in the recent past. With 100 Nm of torque and 121 hp, the KTM is the strongest of the test and its transmission is the gentlest to step through. The shifting travel of Benelli and Triumph is pleasantly short, but the changes are quite tricky here and there.

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Due to the very comfortable adjustment of the shock absorber, there is a lot of movement in the Triumph on bumps. Even with the rebound damping almost completely closed, the Tiger swings and feels, according to a test colleague, "like an overloaded van" at. The stately big cat also leaves feathers when handling, pardon: fur! At 231.5 kilograms, it is three kilograms lighter than the Benelli, but it is much more cumbersome than the Benelli. In addition, the British woman stands up a bit when braking in an inclined position. With 212 kilograms clearly the lightest, the KTM speeds like a whirlwind around corners of all kinds. On bad roads, the only thing missing for perfect cornering is a better interaction between front and rear. Compared to the shock absorber, the fork works tighter, which means that the SMT is somewhat restless when the pace is increased on beet fields. In addition, it tends to hit the handlebars. Nevertheless, the very active SMT forms an excellent compromise between comfort and sport. And their brakes bite into the discs as hard as those of the Benelli.

Technical specifications

Benelli Tre-K 899

Drive: Three-cylinder in-line engine, 4 valves / cylinder, 82 kW (112 PS) at 9000 / min *, 79 Nm at 6250 / min *, 898 cm³, bore / stroke: 88 / 49.2 mm, compression ratio: 12.5: 1, Ignition / injection system, 53 mm throttle valves, mechanically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, G-Kat
Landing gear: Steel bridge frame, steering head angle: k. A., caster: n / a A., wheelbase: 1515 mm, upside-down fork, Ø fork inner tube: 50 mm, not adjustable, central spring strut with deflection, adjustable in spring base and rebound, spring travel v. / h .: 150/144 mm
Wheels and brakes: Light alloy cast wheels, 3.5 x 17"/ 6 x 17", Front tires: 120/70 ZR 17, rear: 180/55 ZR 17. First tires: Dunlop Roadsmart. 320 mm double disc brake with four-piston fixed callipers at the front, 240 mm single-disc brake with two-piston fixed calliper at the rear
Measurements and weight: Length / width / height: 2120/1020/1305 mm, seat / handlebar height: 840/1045 mm, handlebar width: 770 mm, 234.5 kg fully fueled, v./h .: 49.3 / 50.7%
Rear wheel power in last gear: 78.6 kW (107 PS) at 222 km / h
Driving performance: Acceleration 0-100 / 150/200 km / h: 3.5 / 6.7 / 14.1 s, pulling speed 50-100 / 100-150 km / h: 5.3 / 5.9 s
Top speed: k. AT..
Consumption: Fuel type: Super, average test consumption: 7.6 liters / 100 km, tank capacity / of which reserve: 21.5 / – liters, range: 283 km
Base price: 10390 Euro (plus ancillary costs)

KTM 990 SMT

Drive: Two-cylinder 75-degree V-engine, 4 valves / cylinder, 85 kW (116 PS) at 9000 / min *, 97 Nm at 7000 / min *, 1000 cm³, bore / stroke: 101 / 62.4 mm, compression ratio: 11.5: 1, ignition / injection system, 48 mm throttle valves, hydraulically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, G-Kat
Landing gear: Steel tubular space frame, steering head angle: 66.5 degrees, caster: 109 mm, wheelbase: 1505 mm, upside-down fork, inner fork tube Ø: 48 mm, adjustable in spring base, rebound and compression stage, central spring strut with deflection , adjustable in spring base, Rebound and compression stage (high / low speed), spring travel v./h .: 160/180 mm
Wheels and brakes: Light alloy cast wheels, 3.5 x 17"/5.5 x 17", Front tires: 120/70 ZR 17, rear: 180/55 ZR 17. First tires: Conti Sport-Attack. 305 mm double disc brake with four-piston fixed calipers at the front, 240 mm single-disc brake with two-piston floating caliper at the rear
Measurements and weight: Length / width / height: 2100/890/1360 mm, seat / handlebar height: 850/1140 mm, handlebar width: 745 mm, 212 kg fully fueled, v./h .: 48.3 / 51.7%
Rear wheel power in last gear: 81.6 kW (111 PS) at 220 km / h
Driving performance: Acceleration 0-100 / 150/200 km / h: 3.6 / 6.6 / 12 s, pulling 50-100 / 100-150 km / h: 5.9 / 5.9 s, top speed: 220 km / h *
Consumption: Fuel type: Super, average test consumption: 7.3 liters / 100 km, tank capacity / of which reserve: 19 / 3.7 liters, range: 260 km
Base price: 12395 Euro (plus ancillary costs)

Triumph tiger 1050

Drive: Three-cylinder in-line engine, 4 valves / cylinder, 84 kW (114 PS) at 9400 / min *, 100 Nm at 6250 / min *, 1050 cm³, bore / stroke: 79 / 71.4 mm, compression ratio: 12: 1, ignition – / injection system, 46 mm throttle valves, mechanically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, G-Kat
Landing gear: Light alloy bridge frame, steering head angle: 66.8 degrees, caster: 88 mm, wheelbase: 1510 mm, upside-down fork, Ø fork inner tube: 46 mm, adjustable in spring base, rebound and compression stage, central spring strut with deflection , adjustable in Spring base and rebound, spring travel v./h .: 150/150 mm
Wheels and brakes: Light alloy cast wheels, 3.5 x 17"/5.5 x 17", Front tires: 120/70 ZR 17, rear: 180/55 ZR 17. First tires: Michelin Pilot Road "S.". 320 mm double disc brake with four-piston fixed calipers at the front, 255 mm single-disc brake with two-piston floating caliper at the rear
Measurements and weight: Length / width / height: 2110/840/1320 mm, seat / handlebar height: 840/1125 mm, handlebar width: 770 mm, 231.5 kg with a full tank, v./h .: 50.8 / 49.2%
Rear wheel power in last gear: 81 kW (110 PS) at 211 km / h
Driving performance: Acceleration 0-100 / 150/200 km / h: 3.4 / 6.2 / 12.1 s, pulling 50-100 / 100-150 km / h: 4.3 / 5.1 s, top speed: 220 km / h *
Consumption: Fuel type: Super, average test consumption: 6.8 liters / 100 km, tank capacity / of which reserve: 20 / – liters, range: 294 km
Base price: 11,390 euros (plus ancillary costs), ABS: 600 euros

* Factory specification

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